Gas Prices Along Interstate 278
Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
Route • 2 states
About Interstate 278
The Staten Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway running through New York City, I-278 is one of the most congested stretches of highway in America. Gas prices in the NYC metro are consistently among the highest in the nation.
Avg. Price Along Route
$3.25
Est. Trip Fuel Cost
$130
Price Range
$3.19–$3.31
Gas Prices at Each Stop
- MOST EXPENSIVENew York, NY$3.31
- CHEAPESTNewark, NJ$3.19
Fueling Tips for Interstate 278
- Fill up in New Jersey before entering expensive markets along the route.
- Avoid highway exit stations — drive 1-2 miles off the exit to find prices 10-25 cents cheaper.
- The GasBuddy app shows upcoming prices along your route so you can plan fill-up stops.
- Consider a forward fill-up strategy: check prices 50-100 miles ahead.
- Fleet cards and membership fuel programs give additional discounts at qualifying stations along Interstate 278.
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